Attempts

Hello! Here are some of my attempts this holidays!

Attempt #1 Guess who (doesn't look like =( )

Attempt #2 Tried to draw the bf, failed below the eyes T_T

Attempt #3 The bf again, but looks more like the side view of attempt #2

Attempt #4 Bacon with eggs are my fav way to have fried eggs!

Not really an attempt cos done this before

Attempt #5 Broccoli Chicken! Success!

Attempt #6 Ginger chicken! Success too! Just that, didn't use dark soya sauce so looks light.

Ah, what a fulfilling week :D Been exercising too! Muscles kinda sore. *proud of self* :p 

RESULTS out TOMORROW! Why do I keep reminding myself T_____T

My first stir-fry experience

Throughout 21 years of my life, I have learnt to cook instant noodles, rice, vegetable soup, spaghetti bolognaise and carbonara, fry eggs with bacon, and er, bake with Sharon once, and used to occasionally help my aunt bake cakes. It isn't much because I never really bothered or had the need to cook, until recently. Lol.

I have wasted much time this holiday and am sort of saving for a bigger cause :p, so, I was finally desperate enough, to stir-fry my own brunch today! The beginning was: oh man, the middle was: oh no oh no, and the ending was actually not too bad. Haha.

Note: I was all on my own with no supervision whatsoever, and NO RECIPE, equipped with only the few cooking theories I have learnt:

1. Hot oil in contact with water POPs

2. Use small flame to cook meat and eggs to get to the insides, also avoids burning the outer layer

3. Fry onions in oil first

4. I think you have to heat the pan first

I decided to do a Chicken-Corn-Mushroom Combo, because I like all three >_<. Absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.

The start: 

Had hell of a time chopping the chicken. No idea how to get through the bones. But managed in the end, not too bad I must say. Though, I should have just used the breast meat and leave the wing and drumstick alone >_<.

Prepared garlic

Couldn't find onions

Salt

Water

Corn

Button Mushrooms

It was time to light the fire, heat up the wok, and put some oil in. But when I did that, the oil left a big black mark on the wok. I got nervous and off the fire. Thinking whether I should continue after that. swt.

After much thinking and consideration, since all the ingredients had been prepared, I decided to try again, and thought that, maybe the wok was too hot HAHA. I cleaned the wok and dried it and started the fire again. This time I told myself, I'm just gonna go all the way! Fingers crossed to whatever the dish will turn out to be. As long as it's not burnt, it's edible. lol.

So I poured in the oil right after starting the fire, phew! No black stain. 

I threw in the garlic and ginger and fried it for a while, turned the flame smaller and waited a bit. 

Okay, I think I smell the garlic and ginger... looks hot, hmmm.. 

Okay, seems like time... 

I threw in the chicken pieces.. 

Looked dry, fear it would burn, so, added water, hoping it wouldn't splat. 

To my delight, it did not :D.. It was then that I remembered the dishes mum used to cook were a bit starchy, so I threw in some corn flour lol.

Stir fried, added some salt.. waited a bit..

[The whole process sounded like I had everything under control. But while I was doing it, I was nervous, doing each next thing as it pops into my head, one after another >_<.]

The chicken seemed to turn white already, I had no idea how long I had to wait, so, after a few more minutes, I took a piece out, used two forks and spread it apart to see the inside. Oh, not cooked.. Put back in, fry more..  After repeating the process a couple more times, I threw in the corn and mushrooms. :D

After a few more minutes, I decided it was done. :D

Put the Chicken-Corn-Mushroom Combo on 2 plates. It looked, not so nice. >_<. And I ran out of spring onions, so, no nice greenish deco.

I took my first bite, to my surprise, it tasted just right! Wasn't tasteless, wasn't salty!! :D Proud of it, I ate a breast meat cube.. Wow! Tasty!!! It had just the right amount of garlic taste I wanted :D

Just as I was beginning to feel proud of myself, I took a bite out of a bigger piece of the chicken: the drumstick which I didn't manage to chop into smaller pieces. It was still reddish inside and the meat still slightly pale-ish. T_T. Whyyyyyyyyyyyy.....

Oh oh, before the bf ate it, I put it in the left overs in the microwave, and everything turned out perfect again! no reddish meat inside! :D and he said it was not bad :D

Hence, that was my first stir-frying experience. I must be talented in cooking LOL

See, not bad right? ^^

Delizzecious

This is a really short post on good food we have tried.The place is Delizze located at Premier 101.

Had lunch and dinner there before, it may seem a little bit pricey but I feel the food  there is totally worth every cent. The portion is big but everything just tastes very.. right! 

No pictures because everytime I go there I'm starving, so, food ends up in my throat the second after I complimented it's looks. :(

Anyway, tried the forgot what sandwich there (sorrryyy), the Chicken Ala King, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Penni Carbonara and Chicken Gordon Bleu. Love them all! Especially the Salad and the Carbonara. 

Oh yeah I haven't tried the pastries yet, but I did try the tapao-able salads. 100 grams for about RM3.50. Not too bad. Me and boyfie likes the chicken salad. 

Go try it out if you pass by there yeah~ But don't go at 9pm or later cos most things would be unavailable. 

Tata. :)

Kuchingfest

Once again, the annual Kuching Festival is back again. It's been going on for more than a week already and I've been there around four times already I thinkkk. One time was raining booh!

I know I know, what's the point of going there like so many times? It's hot, crowded, and the food is similar every year. For one, doesn't everyone hate to not be able to walk more than 5 steps before needing to dodge another person/ table/ chair/ pole/ stall etc? 

Besides that, finding tables and chairs to sit there and eat is always a headache, one has to either be patient, or be pubo ('rude' or something in hokkien)-- because u either stand by a table and wait patiently while the people at the table take their time eating slowly, pretending they don't see you while happily chit chatting/ laughing away/ glance at you with lots of irritated looks; OR, you can run to the first table you see where people start standing, then sit on the chair straight away before you even look up and notice the elder aunty with her many daughters, sons, nieces, nephews and babies in her arms, touching the chair across the table, making you feel all guilty and shyt and then make you start questioning your values D: (exaggerated). Anyway, it's close to that sometimes.

And also the heat, the oil and the smell from the frying, BBQing, steaming, roasting and so on. Ughh, sticks on you, making your fresh hair and clothes smell and your body get all sticky.

Oh and parking! Traffic and parking are bitches more than a hassle.

Why do we even bother?

Cos that's how Kuching 'lang' are maybe? :D No matter how many times we say "ughhh, haaa?? Kuching fest again!?!?! want merrr??" Something still excites us and pulls us back every year. Maybe it's in the atmosphere? or out of habit and tradition? We (everyone of ALL ages :O) will still willingly go there every year atleast 2 times to eat Taiwan sausages, RM10 fried oysters, fried ice cream and everything else nice that Kuching has to offer. Even if we don't go there for the food, we'd go there to meet friends and family, hang around, enjoy the atmosphere and join in the celebration of Kuching being the unique and united city it is. :D 

Anyway, I don't really know what food to recommend, but I always eat a few stuff only which are, THAI's pineapple fried rice and pandan chicken, Lin's Taiwan sausages, Uncle Bob cos somehow it's always bigger and meatier at Kuching Fest, em, Chee cheong fan, and this year, Gourmet Sausages! I love the Italian sausage, but the German's nice too! Must must must try those sausages! yum!

That's all for now! Remember to drink more water after eating food at the fest! tata

F 21

I am 21

As of July 16 2010

The cake I finally own after yearrrss of cakeless birthdays

Thanks to this sweetheart here

and his adorable minion here

And all 166 friends who wished me well Birthday wishes on Facebook, 7 sweet SMSes and 4 very thoughtful calls, Thank you all! I had a great, simple and sweet birthday. All I ever needed :D

There you go, my happy 21 year old face eating the 12380th piece of meat that night at Carvery. Oh that place is just so awesome! The food was heavenly. Thank you Henry Chong PPY for everything!!! ♥♥♥

xoxo

Tray Cafe, Shrek & Sunday

Tray Cafe has been around for quite some time now I believe... Never really been there because of it's location. It's opened right beside the Zhen Hao opposite Grappa. A place where I wouldn't have expected such a beautiful cafe to be opened at.

But when we stepped in, we were mesmerized by it's cozy, relaxing and very beautiful ambiance. Me and my friends immediately had a great feeling bout the place. Therefore we started to camwhore wtf 

Three of us girls shared this combo plate (I think that's what it's called) which costs RM32 I think >_<.

Cheese bread or garlic cheese bread or garlic bread.. Sorry I'm not very sure because my friend ordered it  but that's what it taste like. 

The mushroom soup was good. Thick and tasty. Made pizza hut taste like water >_<. Overall we loved Tray and would so go back soon.

Talk about pizza, I so feel like puking right now which my friend just did not too long ago. Lol. Not easy for us 3 tiny girls(heh) to stuff down 4 big slices of pizza with lava cheese, 1 and 1/3 bowl of mushroom soup and garlic bread and 2 cups of cola. omg just thinking bout it makes me sick. Plus the 2 drum sticks and rice and coke again which I had for lunch :S~

Neways, after Tray we went to chatch Shrek The Final Chapter

To me, the movie was only alright. Still love the first few  movies which was a hundred times funnier and more entertaining. We watched it in 3D summore. Kind of a waste.

Had to take these lanterns that night outside Spring because it was pretty. Picture don't do justice.

After that, me n the girls went for a drink at Toast Bar at Brighton Square which was alright too. Damn not gonna talk bout food nemore, can't stand it.

Then we ended the day with almost an hour walk at Friendship Park. Also kind of like a cam whore session for us. FunNess hehe. How can we ever get bored with a camera & youth hahahaha.

Clear skies *heart*

And picture of the night. TOok this on timer. Pro right? Thank you. :p

That's all fer now. 

Conclusion, Tray= good. Shrek= not so good. Toast Bar= Not bad. Friendship Park= Best.

-end-

Happy 21 Steph Kho Hui Ting!

The title says it all. :D It was another one of mah girly's birthday and it was time for partay~~ ;P

Didn't get to post earlier because I was dead busy with uni, but anyway, talk about that later. 

Saturday, Steph treated us to Mr.Ho. Thanks Steph!!~~~ I loveee this dish, especially the three layer pork and the sauce.. Mmm!

Lotsa us had Alfredos but some of us girls couldnt finish it, too rich.

Me and the birthday girl. I've got all the pics but Imma give em all to Steph to upload in her Facebook. Her birthday after all ;D

Some of us :)

Pretty! Birthday gurl and cake from Toms.

Then off we went to the clubs ;) Check-In was the place :D

Steph having some problem drinking her Flaming haha. So all the other girls helped her with it haha. But she was kinda, er drunk after a while.. Proof:

Lol. that's right.. on the toilet floor.

And this has got to be the high light of the night. XP

Hope you had a great time Steph! Best wishes and all. Sorry had to leave early. ASSignments. :\

Look at how much she let out LOl lol lol.

Hope I didn't get anyone to puke lawl.

Random days of food and fun at Spring and Hills

First week of uni, plenty of time, went shopping with the girls at Spring, as usual. Seriously, I think I pop out at Spring more often on school days than holidays because well yeah, it's right opposite my uni :P We had a great trip that day. The two girls right here bought a bag each, and I got a pair of sandals that I oh-so-love-so-much! XP

Tee Hee!!!! Purtee right!? Charles and Keith. They are SOOOOOOOOOOOO COMFORTABLE!!!!!!! I was amazed. So much value for my money. *tears of joy*wtf

After out shopping we chilled at Secret Recipe like some aunties married to rich husbands wtf.

On another day, Me and the boyfie went to watch Green Zone. It was awesome like I mentioned in another post before this and we both enjoyed it much. After that, he brought me to try that little restaurant called H.I.P.

The view from the restaurant is awesome. It's like a different angle of Spring from above.

I really like to eat at a place with good view. It's more enjoyable to me.  Which is why I LOVED the Vertigo Roof Top restaurant in Bangkok so so so much! T.T Well, even in a simple restaurant, I always feel better facing the windows, it's weird >_<.

Well, as you can see, HIP's food is kinda so so. Plain and simple. To me it isn't anything special, and not worth my muneh,

Tauhu. Which was aight.

This was at Hills Food Inc. Japan Boat Takoyaki.
Damn I LOVE Takoyaki (ever since KL Trip 2006 Jaya Jusco, One U) and I was soo excited to see that there is a specialized Takoyaki store :D

 You can't miss the store with these uber cute stuff and

3 Octopuses. HAHA. So CUTE! Which is sad, because, Takoyaki consists of octopus. :\

MMM! Freshly made Takoyakis lined up for consumption. YUmS!

I say freshly made because, they are all cooked in front of us! Looking at it being cooked just makes my mouth water.

This is mah pack of Takoyakis. 1 pack for RM3.20. 2 for RM6 :D

 Oh just look at it and may you salivate.
To me, it isn't too bad. It's huge so it's worth it. Budden, I always like the insides of the Takoyaki to be creamier. This was already a bit harder. But still nice. I think I like Sushi King's Takoyakis more eventhough they are like really small haha.

Agnes said this looked like paintings. And so it does! God's painting :') Framed by the genius who designed Pullman's windows.

Awh man the lighting looks pretty good in this pic although it was taken with my incompetent camera T.T Photoshop is awesome. :')

Spot the cottage! haha.

Yeah, can be seen really clearly from here. :)

Oh my! Look what I found :D

wtf haha

Oh I love my nail colour. Recently got it too >_<. From the FaceShop. Love the strong bright pink >_<.

Taken that Sunday. The sky was :')

Final pic, one of Marry Brown's Dishes. The fries are not too bad. Chicken a little too salty. Don't like preserved peas and carrot in my salad OR fried rice or anywehre else >_<.

Sorry for the lack of enthusiasm half way through the post. Was supposed to get this post up before the weekends but I got caught up by.. erm.. oh, period. T.T It was annoying me much that day therefore I did not finish blogging neither did I even start my revision. Oh doomed T.T

Monday is tomorrow and I've accomplished nothing academic nor sports related for the past 2 weeks. *SIGH* but I did have an eventful weekend :D Will update in the week to come. Though, assignments and revisions are piling up. Nevermind, will find time. It's 1:42am and I should hit the sheets.

I must work hard and be more energetic and disciplined from tomorrow onwards! Budden I know the hour I'm heading to bed tonight ain't gonna help T.T

Lucks to me and you. Nights. Cheers